[uncbob]

The base does not confirm a nominee. He ran her past the Gang of 14 and they find her acceptable. Which means the filibuster is off the table if that holds.

So you are saying Bush expected this backlash and didn't care ?

[dirtboy]

So you are saying Bush expected this backlash and didn't care ?

No, I'm saying it was not his primary concern. He had to find a conservative he could get past the Gang of 14. And that probably wasn't easy, given taht they are all moderates and some of the RINOs were demanding a female nominee.